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Position Summary
Schedule:
- Monday-8am-4:30pm in your time zone
- Rotation of weekend and holiday shifts, approximately 2 weekends per year, subject to change.
The Appeals Nurse Consultant position is responsible for processing the medical necessity of Medicare Part C appeals from both members and providers. This role is considered a production role and remains as part of the Nurse Appeal Consultant job code. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: requesting clinical, research, extrapolating pertinent clinical, applying appropriate Medicare Guidelines, navigating through multiple computer system applications in a fast paced department. Must work independently as well as in a team environment while working remotely. The Medicare Clinical Appeals Team C Member/Non-Par Team operates 7 days per week, 365 days per year. This position requires some weekends and holidays on a scheduled rotation.
Required Qualifications
Must have active and unrestricted RN licensure in state of residence
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
Appeals Experience, Utilization Review, Medicare Experience
Education
Associate's Degree in Nursing
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$54,095.00 - $142,576.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- Active and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of residence
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Associate's Degree in Nursing
- Appeals experience
- Utilization review experience
- Medicare experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
CVS Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CVS Health and has not been reviewed or approved by CVS Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA-eligible options, free preventive care, virtual care, and access to MinuteClinic services. Mental-health resources such as counseling support are emphasized, and coverage is often considered solid for full-time colleagues.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% after one year and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are consistently highlighted in Total Rewards materials. Feedback suggests retirement programs are a meaningful strength within the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings include up to 20 no-cost counseling sessions per issue, backup care, tuition assistance, and substantial in-store discounts, alongside broader wellness tools. These everyday perks expand value beyond base pay and can be especially meaningful for full-time schedules.
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What We Do
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We reach people in more ways and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
